Interactive Vocabulary Activities for Describing People
To get the most out of these interactive activities for describing people, follow the steps in order. Begin with the “Vocabulary” tab to study the list of words and their meanings. Once you feel comfortable, move to the “Description ID” activity to test your memory by matching the words to their definitions. After that, take the “Quiz“ to challenge yourself with multiple-choice questions.
Next, complete the “Fill in the Blanks” section to practice using the words in correct sentences. Then, advance to the “Sentence Writing” activity to create your own sentences and receive feedback. Finally, visit the “Reflection” tab to think more deeply about the vocabulary and how it relates to real-life situations.
Interactive Activities for Describing People
Learn Vocabulary to Describe People’s Appearance and Characteristics
👥 Words to Describe People
Look at these different words. Each one helps describe a person.
Describes height
Describes age
Describes weight
Expecting a baby
Ink on skin
Has a disability
Difficulty hearing
Difficulty seeing
Activity 1: Key Vocabulary
Learn these important words for describing people. First, students will learn vocabulary and then they will do the quizzes.
- Tall: An adjective that means having a greater height than most people.
- Young: An adjective that means not old, usually referring to children or teenagers.
- Short: An adjective that means not tall, having less height than most people.
- Thin: An adjective that means having a slim body with little fat.
- Slender: An adjective that means having a slim body with little fat (synonym for thin).
- Tattoo: A noun that means a permanent picture or design on someone’s skin.
- Average Height: A phrase that means not too tall or too short, just in the middle.
- Average Weight: A phrase that means not too heavy or too thin, but a typical body size.
- Attractive: An adjective that describes someone who has a good appearance.
- Elderly: An adjective that means old, usually over 65 years old.
- Middle-aged: An adjective that means not young or old, often between 40 and 60 years old.
- Pierced Ear: A noun that means an ear with a small hole for wearing earrings.
- Mole: A noun that means a small, dark spot on the skin.
- Pregnant: An adjective that describes a woman who is going to have a baby.
- Cute: An adjective that means charming or pretty in a youthful way.
- Hearing Impaired: A phrase that means having difficulty hearing.
- Deaf: An adjective that means unable to hear at all.
- Sight Impaired: A phrase that means having trouble seeing.
- Blind: An adjective that means unable to see at all.
- Physically Challenged: An adjective that means having a physical disability that makes movement difficult.
- Heavy: An adjective that means weighing a lot.
- Fat: An adjective that means having a lot of body fat.
- Describe: A verb that means to say or write what someone or something is like.
- Appearance: A noun that means the way someone looks.
- Respectful: An adjective that means showing politeness or care toward others.
